There is no dispute that appellant's father is a guest at Kingsbridge House in The Bronx and that the cost of maintaining him there is $460 per month. Section 415 of the Family Court Act makes the child of a recipient of public assistance or care responsible for the support of such person, if the child is "of sufficient ability". Section 101 of the Social Welfare Law imposes a similar obligation. In Whalen v. Downs (
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MATTER OF DUMPSON v. CEMBALIST
23 A.D.2d 647 (1965)
In the Matter of James R. Dumpson, as Commissioner of Welfare, City of New York, Respondent, v. Rosalyn Cembalist, Appellant
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March 18, 1965
March 18, 1965
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.
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